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Since its debut in August 1995, WNCU, 90.7 FM, licensed to North Carolina Central University, has consistently fulfilled its mission to provide quality culturally appropriate programming to public radio listeners in the Triangle area. The format of this listener supported public radio station entertains the jazz aficionado, educates the novice jazz listener and disseminates news and information relative to the community-at-large. WNCU 90.7 FM is a 50,000 watt public radio station and an affiliate of NPR, PRI and Pacifica Radio.

WNCU is broadcasting NPR’s Toast of the Nation..live..New Year’s Eve, starting at 8pm EST.

Ring in the New Year with live music from coast to coast with…Lionel Loueke from The Berklee College of Music in Boston, The Jon Faddis …

WNCU Broadcasts NPR’s Toast of the Nation Live on New Year’s Eve

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Music Interviews: Celebrating Jazz Pianist Dave Brubeck’s 90th BirthdayThe jazz icon turns 90 on Monday. Fresh Air marks the occasion by rebroadcasting a 1999 interview spanning Brubeck’s entire remark-able career.JazzSet …

Celebrating Jazz Pianist Dave Brubeck’s 90th Birth-day

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WNCU will air special programs on December 25th. We have gathered some festive jazz, oldies, funk and blues to help you enjoy the holiday cheer. Happy Holidays!

9am-10am – Morehouse/Spelman Glee Club10am-11am – Jazz Piano Xmas XXI11am-12pm – Local XMAS jazz12p-1pm – 8-Track Flashback Xmas w/ Jim1pm-2pm – Phil …

WNCU Special Holiday Programs on December 25th

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N.C. Central University’s marching band has made a strong impression in just three days in Southern Califor-nia.

At Disneyland on Wednesday and at Thursday’s Bandfest – a showcase at Pasadena City College of all the bands scheduled to march in …

NCCU’s Marching Sound Machine Draws a Prime Slot for the Rose Parade

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Since its debut in August 1995, WNCU, 90.7 FM, licensed to North Carolina Central University, has consistently fulfilled its mission to provide quality culturally appropriate programming to public radio listeners in the Triangle area. The format of this listener supported public radio station entertains the jazz aficionado, educates the novice jazz listener and disseminates news and information relative to the community-at-large. WNCU 90.7 FM is a 50,000 watt public radio station and an affiliate of NPR, PRI and Pacifica Radio.

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We did not quite meet our goal during Fall Fest 2010. Thus, we invite you to join us during our three-day on air fundraiser, Decem-ber 10th -12th. We sincerely appreciate your support for these 15 years and counting. What better way to close out the year than to make a financial contribution to WNCU on behalf of your favorite program, get a tax deduction and be entered into a drawing for chance to win a trip to Cancun, Orlando, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Reno or Puerto Vallarta. You cannot refuse such a deal!

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One of the top jazz bassists of all time, especially during 1955-1965, Paul Chambers was among the first in jazz to take creative bowed solos (other than Slam Stewart, who hummed along with his bowing). He grew up in Detroit, where he was part of the fertile local jazz scene. After touring with Paul Quinichette, Chambers went to New York, where he played with the J.J. Johnson-Kai Winding quintet and George Walling-ton.

He spent most his prime years (1955-1963) as a member of the Miles Davis Quintet, participating in virtually all of Davis’ classic recordings of the era. When he left, “Mr. P.C.” (as John Coltrane called him in one of his originals) worked with the Wynton Kelly Trio (1963-1966) and freelanced until his death.

Chambers, a consistently inspired accompanist who was an excellent soloist, made many recordings during his brief period, including some with Sonny Rollins, Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Donald Byrd, Bud Powell, and Freddie Hubbard, in addition to a few as a leader.

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One of the top jazz bassists of all time, especially during 1955-1965, Paul Chambers was among the first in jazz to take creative bowed solos (other than Slam Stewart, who hummed along with his bowing). He grew up in Detroit, where he was part of the fertile local jazz scene. After touring with Paul Quinichette, Chambers went to New York, where he played with the J.J. Johnson-Kai Winding quintet and George Wallington.

He spent most his prime years (1955-1963) as a member of the Miles Davis Quintet, participating in virtually all of Davis’ classic recordings of the era. When he left, “Mr. P.C.” (as John Coltrane called him in one of his originals) worked with the Wynton Kelly Trio (1963-1966) and freelanced until his death.

Chambers, a consistently inspired accompanist who was an excellent soloist, made many recordings during his brief period, including some with Sonny Rollins, Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Donald Byrd, Bud Powell, and Freddie Hubbard, in addition to a few as a leader.

WNCU Broadcasts NPR’s Toast of the Nation Live on New Year’s Eve

Celebrating Jazz Pianist Dave Brubeck’s 90th Birthday

Artist of the month

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WNCU Special Holiday Programs on December 25th

NCCU’s Marching Sound Machine Draws a Prime Slot for the Rose Parade

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Saturday12 – 4 pm 8 Track Flashback

Host Jim Davis is a veteran announcer with an amazing library of songs from the late 40’s to the early 60’s. Some of the best R&B you ever heard, including original versions of your favorites. Jim also follows the billboard charts for the hits of the era.

Sunday 4 – 6 pm Bonjour Africa

Host Bouna Ndiaye, a native of Senegal, brings music from the motherland. Bouna plays new and traditional sounds from each country in Africa.

Visit the show’s website: www.bonjourafrica.com

Saturday 7 – 10 pm Bull City Blues

A look at Blues in a pure sense…… An American born musical art form that evokes deep emotion and loyalty in its fan base, and this show is custom built for them. Host Dave Tripp takes you through three hours of Chicago, Delta, St. Louis Blues and possibly even some Piedmont Blues, featuring the greats from B.B. King and Muddy Waters to Memphis Minnie and Koko Taylor. Bull City Blues is your home for blues as it was meant to be presented, unfiltered with limited interruption , paying tribute to those that created it, sustained it and nurtured